Seabird Populations of Britain and Ireland

A unique and valuable work on one of Britain and Ireland's most important natural resources A consolidation of 15 years of meticulous seabird research Illustrated with many line drawings, maps, tables and other figures Detailed accounts for each of Britain's 25 seabird species, with recent and historical distributional change Maps and figures express the data in a clear and accessible form Essential reading for seabird enthusiasts, marine biologists and conservation workers

A summary of the findings of the 'Seabird 2000' national initiative to carry out a census on all the breeding seabirds of Britain and Ireland, this study includes accounts of the current numbers and distribution of 25 different species.This book summarises the findings of Seabird 2000, a major national initiative to census all the breeding seabirds in Britain and Ireland which incorporates the work of over 400 individuals counting seabird numbers at coastal and inland sites over 15 years. There is an account for each breeding species, with text by a specialist author discussing distributional characteristics and changes. There are 2 maps per species - one pinpointing each breeding colony, and another expressing expansion, decline, extinction and new colonisation. The British Isles are of global importance for breeding seabirds - over 4 million pairs from 25 species breed here, including almost all of the world's Manx Shearwaters and Northern Gannets. This is a readable and comprehensive distillation of the most exhaustive and detailed survey of seabird numbers in Britain ever conducted. It will be a fascinating read for all birders and an essential resource for everyone involved in the conservation of the marine environment.